LHZ-04 Install Manual

View and Download the LHZ-04 Installation Manual right here! This is a living document that is constantly being updated as we create new installation diagrams for clients that have unique wiring challenges. Don’t see the diagram you need? Let us know! CURRENT VERSION

LBCA-02 Active Blend Owners Guide

The LBCA-02 is an Active Balance Control designed to be used with Active pickups using modular DuPont-compatible cable connectors. The LBCA-02 works well with both the classic and X-series pickups from EMG™ as well as active pickups from most other manufacturers. The LHZ Preamp installation manual contains wiring diagrams for…

Spector® Bass Setup Procedures

INTRODUCTION The majority of these notes were written by Jim Eppard who is responsible for setting up USA Spector® basses in the NY workshop. He created these notes in response to requests from owners on the proper factory setup, and they’ve been my gold standard for maintaining my own Spector®…

LHZ History

I thought I’d take a few minutes to go through the progression of updates to the LHZ preamp since it’s inception in 2022. I laughingly tell people that I’ve “accidently started a business.” It’s framed as a joke, but the reality is exactly that: this was a personal project and…

HL-1 HAZard LAMPS Pedal by LHZ Preamps

Today we take a look at the HL-1 HAZard LAMPS Pedal, which is designed to give you that classic “Haz” tone on the floor. This pedal was designed for players using Spector® basses (with EQ dimed) who need to use a passive bass for a few songs. The HL-1 allows…

LHZ FAQ 02: What’s in the box?

In this we will go through a few of the most common questions regarding the LHZ-03 bass preamp: What’s in the box? Will it fit in my bass? How do I take the liner off the 3M VHB tape? One of the joys of this project is talking to players…

HL-1 HAZard LAMPS Manual

The HL-1 HAZard LAMPS pedal brings the unique tonal voice of the LHZ preamp into a pedal format. This pedal is intended for players with passive basses that want to give it the same punch and power as a USA Spector bass with an internal Hazlabs preamp. While it is…

New Products Coming Soon!

We are excited to announce that we are getting to launch two new products: the LHZ-03 preamp and the much-anticipated HAZard LAMPS stombox. LHZ-03 PREAMP The LHZ-03 is a redesign of the LHZ-01 and LHZ-02 preamps that takes the last year of feedback from hundreds of clients to make multiple…